A post-exercise infrared sauna session improves recovery of neuromuscular performance and muscle soreness after resistance exercise training

Ahokas, Essi K.; Ihalainen, Johanna K.; Hanstock, Helen G.; Savolainen, Eero; Kyröläinen, Heikki

doi:10.5114/biolsport.2023.119289

Cited by 2 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 23 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…It was listed as one of the most common treatment of biological regeneration. According to some authors using the Finnish sauna increases capacity for physical work and improves human psychoemotional possibilities [18,19]. Effects of sauna were studied among athletes.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methods of supporting training and post-exercise recovery in women practising fitness and men practising bodybuilding

Boguszewski

2022

J Educ Health Sport

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction. The aim of this study was to characterize physiotherapeutic methods applied in supporting training and biological regeneration of amateur athletes (women practising fitness and men practising bodybuilding). Materials and methods. 115 participated in the survey, 45 women practising fitness and 70 men practising bodybuilding. The author’s survey constituted the study tool. Differences were calculated using the chi-squared and t-Student test for independent groups, assuming p≤0.05 as the minimum significance level. Results. Regular use of physiotherapy treatments supporting trainings and post-exercise regeneration was declared by 48 (42%) of the studied athletes (44% women 40% men). Regular perform of stretching exercises was declared by The most frequently used treatment indicated by women and men was sauna. Regular perform of stretching exercises after training was declared by 68 (59%) of the studied people. The most examined amateur athletes (66%) declared using diet supplementary (51% women and 75% men). The most frequently used dietary supplement were vitamins and minerals in women and proteins in men Conclusions. Less than 50% examined amateur athletes use physiotherapeutic support of training regularly. Application of physiotherapeutic support of training in amateur sports should be promoted by coaches, physiotherapist and medical staff. The most frequently used physiotherapeutic treatments are the ones which are easily accessible (sauna, massage). Nonetheless, their effectiveness has been scientifically proven.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methods of supporting training and post-exercise recovery in women practising fitness and men practising bodybuilding

Boguszewski

2022

J Educ Health Sport

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…However, the practice also imposes additional physiological stress on athletes (e.g., increased core temperature, heart rate, and sweat response) and may therefore hinder acute performance recovery, as has been shown with swimmers [70]. Meanwhile, the use of infrared saunas-which radiate heat at a much lower ambient temperature-has been shown to improve the recovery of neuromuscular function (i.e., countermovement jump height) after maximal endurance exercise [68] and resistance exercise [71]. In the absence of further evidence, post-exercise sauna bathing should be used with caution, considering potential implications for acute performance [70], unless heat acclimation is desired for a particular purpose/event.…”

Section: Saunamentioning

confidence: 99%

Fundamentals or Icing on Top of the Cake? A Narrative Review of Recovery Strategies and Devices for Athletes

Driller,

Leabeater

2023

Sports

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The sport and athletic performance industry has seen a plethora of new recovery devices and technologies over recent years, and it has become somewhat difficult for athletes, coaches, and practitioners to navigate the efficacy of such devices or whether they are even required at all. With the increase in recovery devices and tools, it has also become commonplace for athletes to overlook more traditional, well-established recovery strategies. In this narrative review, we discuss recovery strategies in relation to the hierarchy of scientific evidence, classifying them based on the strength of the evidence, ranging from meta-analyses through to case studies and reports. We report that foam rolling, compression garments, cryotherapy, photobiomodulation, hydrotherapy, and active recovery have a high level of positive evidence for improved recovery outcomes, while sauna, recovery boots/sleeves, occlusion cuffs, and massage guns currently have a lower level of evidence and mixed results for their efficacy. Finally, we provide guidance for practitioners when deciding on recovery strategies to use with athletes during different phases of the season.

show abstract

A post-exercise infrared sauna session improves recovery of neuromuscular performance and muscle soreness after resistance exercise training

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Methods of supporting training and post-exercise recovery in women practising fitness and men practising bodybuilding

Methods of supporting training and post-exercise recovery in women practising fitness and men practising bodybuilding

Fundamentals or Icing on Top of the Cake? A Narrative Review of Recovery Strategies and Devices for Athletes

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About